West Nile virus
Algal blooms at beaches and a bad year for hand, foot, and mouth disease are also part of the latest public health news for New York.
While Legionella is common in the environment, most people exposed won’t get sick. But when conditions are right, and vulnerable groups live or work close to sources, exposure can lead to serious illness.
A little awareness goes a long way in staying healthy while soaking up the warmer days ahead.
Aedes mosquitoes are bringing the threat of tropical diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever, that were once of concern only to international travelers.
EEE and West Nile virus are still present, so it's worth grabbing insect repellent for a couple more weeks.
Seven cases have been identified in Georgia this year. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense.
Listen to Tuesday's segment for a public health update on Covid, mpox and HIV, as well.
The virus is primarily transmitted to humans when mosquitoes feed on infected birds and then bite people.
Four people - living in Manhattan and Queens - were diagnosed, and two possible cases are being investigated in the Bronx.
No human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed this year in New York City, but mosquitoes in all five boroughs have tested positive.